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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX20V
  • New Model is Sony HX50V
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 7 months before the HX30V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores against the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony HX30V

 SZ-11 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus SZ-11

 HX30V SZ-11 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX30V

 SZ-11 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has got external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-11 against the HX30V.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and HX30V.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
Sony HX30V Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (254g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
Sony HX30V Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX30V
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $253 $420